Getting Started with AD Photo Editor

Interface Overview

When you launch AD Photo Editor, you'll see the main interface divided into several sections:

• Ribbon - Contains all the main functions organized in tabs
• Mode Selection - Choose between Search, Import, or Export modes
• Search Parameters - Configure search options (in Search mode)
• Results Area - Displays search results or import/export options
• Photo Preview/Edit - Shows and allows editing of photos

Mode Selection

AD Photo Editor operates in three main modes:

• Search - Find and manage photos for individual AD accounts
• Import - Batch import photos to multiple AD accounts (Pro Edition only)
• Export - Extract photos from AD accounts to your local filesystem (Pro Edition only)

Switch between modes by clicking the corresponding buttons in the "Mode" section of the Home tab.

Connection Settings

Before you start working with AD Photo Editor, you may need to configure your connection to Active Directory:

1. Click the "Settings" button in the Connection section of the Home tab
2. In the Connection Settings dialog, configure your domain and credentials:
   • Domain - Choose between current domain or specify a custom domain
   • User - Choose between current user credentials or specify alternative credentials
   • Save credentials - Option to save alternative credentials in Windows Credential Manager
3. Click "OK" to save your settings

The active connection is displayed in the Connection section of the ribbon, showing the current domain and user.

Options

Configure additional options in the Options section of the Home tab:

• Photo size limits - Set the maximum allowed size for photos in KB
• AD photo attribute - Choose between thumbnailPhoto and jpegPhoto attributes
• Enable debug logging - For troubleshooting purposes

These settings will be saved and used for future sessions.